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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,412.16, 37,826.88 and 16,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,412.16, 37,826.88 and 16,232 is: 22,399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,412.16 : 37,826.88 = 16,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,412.16/37,826.88 = 16,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,412.16x = 37,826.88 × 16,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,412.16x = 614,005,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,005,916.16/27,412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.03

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